PUMA MagMax NITRO vs MagMax NITRO 2

The PUMA MagMax NITRO has been succeeded by the PUMA MagMax NITRO 2, and the second version is neither the same old shoe nor a clear upgrade. The MagMax 2 weighs significantly less than the original, despite maintaining essentially the same stack height and dimensions. It also has a slightly reworked toe box that allows a bit more toe splay than the original MagMax, and a different outsole grip pattern that maintains the characteristic groundfeel of PUMAGRIP, but has less of a dampening effect on the cushioning. But for all these changes, the second version doesn't necessarily feel more nimble than the first MagMax, as the NITRO foam in the midsole is less bouncy. Both shoes share the same broad platform that ensures decent stability, even with all that cushioning.